China, Sunday – Michael: “We all know that’s part of the game”

China, Sunday – Michael: “We all know that’s part of the game”

After his race was brought to an end early due to a front tyre issue following his pitstop, Michael was still really happy for the team: “First of all, congratulations to the whole team, to Mercedes-Benz and of course to Nico who achieved a perfect victory from start to finish. He did a great job today and yesterday, and I am happy for him.

As for my race, my right front tyre got loose following my first pit stop. As I did not want to cause any bigger damage to the car, I stopped on the grass. I felt there was something wrong immediately and especially in turn three, when I put pressure on the right side of the car.

Up until then I had a controlled race I'd say, keeping the others behind me and the tyres together.

Of course, this was an unfortunate ending to what could have been a nice race, and I feel sorry for the guys, who always work so hard and give their best. But we all know that's part of the game.”